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Your Free Guide to the Alexandria Lakes Area
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hats your favorite summer activity? No matter whats on your radar, theres a good chance that the Alexandria lakes area offers it. Located on Interstate 94 midway between Fargo and Minneapolis, Alexandria truly is easy to get to hard to leave. With glacier-formed lakes, rolling hills and trees, its truly a vacationers dream come true. Love the water? Then head for one of the many lakes for swimming, skiing, boating or fishing. Prefer to stay on dry ground? There are nine golf courses for you to choose from. Or skate, hike or bike along the Central Lakes Trail. There are many state, county and city parks where you can enjoy camping or maybe a picnic. Get a little taste of Americas favorite pastime baseball by taking in a game at Knute Nelson Memorial Stadium, home of the Alexandria Beetles, a college-level baseball team, or spend a Saturday night at the Viking Speedway where the racing action is hot and heavy. Maybe you prefer an indoor activity. Alexandria has
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just what youre looking for. You can browse for antiques, shop Alexandrias historic downtown or the Viking Plaza Mall, see a movie at the nine-screen theater or tour a winery. You can explore the areas fascinating museums and history, including the controversial Kensington Runestone. Still havent found your niche? If your taste runs toward the artistic, there are many wonderful theater productions and concerts to enjoy. Alexandria and the surrounding area provide a variety of parades, celebrations, and arts and crafts shows throughout the summer. Theres even an amusement park, go-cart racing, horseback riding and a water park for you to enjoy. Then flavor your day with a stop at one of the fine local restaurants or coffee shops where the food and the ambience will refresh you. Its all here for you, so take your time and enjoy. Browse through our Vacationer for the endless opportunities that await you in the Alexandria lakes area.
Arts & Entertainment

Awake the Lakes...............................................................4 Music on the Courthouse Lawn........................................6 Central Lakes Concert Association ...................................7 Big Ole and the Runestone...............................................8 Theatre L Homme Dieu .....................................................9
Activities
Runs, walks, triathlons ....................................................12 30 things to do in Douglas County..................................13 Events calendar...............................................................16 Beetles baseball..............................................................22 Ride with Habitat for Humanity ......................................24 Shop downtown Alexandria ............................................25 Church Directory .............................................................26 Golf Academy .................................................................27 Golf Directory..................................................................28 Fishing contest ...............................................................32 Osakis area events..........................................................38
Parks & Lakes

Safe Boating ....................................................................10 Fishing opener ................................................................18 Area parks .......................................................................30 Central Lakes Trail ...........................................................34 Public beaches ................................................................35 Area lakes information ....................................................36
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at the Douglas County Courthouse sponsored by the Red Willow Arts Coalition. Friday morning at 6:30 a.m., there is a Mayors Prayer Breakfast at the Broadway Ballroom. Start your Saturday off with the Runestone Museums popular Breakfast with Big Ole, then head to the annual Show N Shine Car Show. You can visit Ericksons Petting Zoo and Pony Ring or maybe enjoy a yoga class. Kids can sign up to learn to play the harmonica and adults can head to the Viking Speedway for the first round of the annual Memorial Day double header to round out your day. Then on Saturday night, head to 2nd Avenue as nearly 2,000 pounds of ribs will be served up during the annual Rib Fest, sponsored by Eldens Food Fair. Amateur and professional teams will be competing for the title of The Best Ribs in Douglas County. Get there early so you dont miss out!
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n Alexandria, its never officially summer until the annual Awake the Lakes Celebration begins. Awake the Lakes where summer begins and the fun never ends will keep you hopping, from the downtown merchants sidewalk sales that begin Wednesday, to Thursday night music on the courthouse lawn to the Monday morning traditional Memorial Day parade and recognition ceremony. And its all highlighted by the 2012 Rib Fest, which has moved to Saturday night. Theres certainly something for everyone at this one-ofa-kind celebration. Thursday night enjoy music on the lawn
SIDEWALK SALES Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales MUSIC ON THE COURTHOUSE LAWN 7 p.m., Douglas County Courthouse 305 8th Ave.
Friday, May 25
MAYORS PRAYER BREAKFAST 6:30 a.m., Broadway Ballroom 115 30th Ave. East SIDEWALK SALES Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales
Saturday, May 26
SHOW N SHINE CLASSIC CAR SHOW 8 a.m., 2nd Avenue near Big Ole BREAKFAST WITH BIG OLE In Fort Alexandria, Runestone Museum 8:30-10 a.m. or until gone FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m. - noon, 2nd Ave. near Big Ole WAKE UP THE LAKES WITH YOGAJOY Yoga at Big Ole Park, $10 for 1 hour session Bring your own mat or beach towel 8:30-9:30 a.m., Big Ole Park ERICKSONS PETTING ZOO & PONY RING 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 2nd Ave. and Hawthorne St. BLUES FOR KIDS Everett Smithson training for ages 8-16 Learn how to play harmonica Free class is limited to 15 per session 2-2:30 p.m. and 3-3:30 p.m., 2nd Avenue SIDEWALK SALES Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MOTORCYCLE RIDE Noon-4:30 p.m., begins at Apols Harley-Davidson RIB FEST 2012 Sponsored by Eldens Food Fair 5:30-7:30 p.m., 2nd Avenue
Live music will be held on 2nd Avenue at Big Ole Park during Ribfest. During the festivities, around dusk, there will be fireworks over Lake Agnes to light up the night sky. Sundays activities include the Awake the Grapes 5k/10k/1 mile run at Carlos Creek Winery, and racing at the Viking Speedway. Monday will feature a pancake breakfast and the annual Memorial Day parade and service, with racing continuing that evening. Throughout the extended weekend you can shop the Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. Check out www.alexandriamn.org for the most up-to-date schedule for this jampacked celebration.
Awake the Lakes continues...

EVERETT SMITHSON LIVE BLUES MUSIC 5:30-9 p.m., 2nd Avenue FIREWORKS DISPLAY At dusk Zambelli Fireworks over Lake Agnes LIVE MUSIC Carlos Creek Winery and Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale VIKING SPEEDWAY RACES 6 p.m., Viking Speedway, Alexandria, Douglas County Fairgrounds
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AWAKE THE GRAPES 1-MILE/5K/10K RUN 10 a.m., Carlos Creek Winery CONNIE LEE STICH PERFORMANCE Tennessee Roadhouse, tbd
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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 221 West 7th Street MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & SERVICE 10:15 a.m., 10th Avenue to Kinkead Cemetery, service to follow VIKING SPEEDWAY RACES 6 p.m., Viking Speedway, Alexandria, Douglas County Fairgrounds
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ning through August 30. Beyond the wonderful, toe-tapping music, the series provides an opportunity to gather with old friends or make new ones. With an average of 500 people a night, approximately 7,500 people were able to experience the entertainment last season. Make sure that this year, youre among the lucky ones. This year, the RWAC will be adding a popcorn machine as well as a menu board to announce the upcoming performances. There is music for all ages, and participants are encourged to bring a blanket, grab a chair and head out to to enjoy the atmosphere and entertainment!
his summer, you can once again combine the beautiful outdoors with special entertainment as the Red Willow Arts Coalition begins its fourth year of Music on the Courthouse Lawn. Held on the lawn at the Douglas County Courthouse each Thursday night for 15 weeks, RWAC, along with several major sponsors, provide a free concert series beginning May 24 and run-
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HERE ARE THE DETAILS Music on the Courthouse Lawn Every Thursday evening at the Douglas County Courthouse The first free concert is set for May 24 and the series runs for 15 weeks through August 30 Concerts begin at 7 p.m. and end at approximately 8:30 p.m. Bring a chair and/or a blanket In case of inclement weather, cancellation information will be available on KXRA 1490 AM The Douglas County Courthouse is located at 305 8th Avenue West in Alexandria
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he Central Lakes Concert Association (CLCA) will present its last concert of the season, METALES M5, on Friday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jefferson High School gymnasium. METALES M5 is Mexicos finest brass quintet, consisting of two trumpets, one French horn, trombone and a tuba. The group plays a balance of classical pieces, which they play in costume, and lighter pop tunes, including a 007 segment, also in costume. The group finishes off with Mexican folk tunes, including a bull-
fight scene with the 411 trombonist playing the part of the bull. Those who have purchased new memberships for the 2012-13 season may attend this concert as a bonus, free of charge. To join the CLCA, call Jan Johnson at (320) 762-1350. If you have purchased your membership already, be prepared to show your receipt at the door. For information or to listen to sound bytes of METALES M5, visit the website www.centrallakesconcerts.com and click on 2011-2012 concerts.
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erhaps one of the most eyecatching landmarks in Alexandria is Big Ole a 28foot tall Viking statue that stands at the north end of Broadway. Born in 1965, the Viking has become a much-respected resident in the lakes area. The idea for the statue began in January of 1964 when North Star Worlds Fair Corporation in Osseo began working on an addition to the Minnesota display for the New York Worlds Fair. The display was to feature the historical Kensington Runestone in an animated scene titled Minnesota, Birthplace of America. The new item to coincide with this display was the 28-foot, four-ton Viking statue. Big Ole was completed by Gorden Displays of Minneapolis in April of
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BIG OLE The 28-foot tall Viking statue is located at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Park, across the street from the Runestone Museum at 206 Broadway. KENSINGTON RUNESTONE The world-famous Runestone is located at the Runestone Museum, 206 Broadway in Alexandria. RUNESTONE MUSEUM 206 Broadway, Alexandria. Summer hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Along with the Runestone, the museum holds exhibits on Native Americans, early immigrant history, the history of Alexandria, a memorial/gun exhibit, a Minnesota wildlife exhibit, and a handson childrens area. FORT ALEXANDRIA Houses the Runestone Museum and is a nearly exact replica of the stockade built in 1862 and contains several original buildings, including an 1889 church, a log cabin built in the late 1860s and an 1885 schoolhouse.
JUNE 26-JULY 1 God of Carnage Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m. JULY 10-15 LEGACY - A Tribute to the King of Pop Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m. JULY 17-22 The 39 Steps Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m. JULY 24-29 Doubt: A Parable Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m. AUGUST 7-12 Gilligans Island: The Musical Tuesday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. / Sunday, 2 p.m. TICKET OPTIONS $17.50* single ticket on Sunday or Tuesday / $20* single ticket on Wednesday or Thursday / $22.50* single ticket Friday or Saturday / $85 for season pass / $100 for flex pass * Does not include $2 processing fee per ticket
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52nd season, Theatre LHomme Dieu has a lineup that will appeal to every age. Producing and presenting exceptional live theater, Theatre LHomme Dieu will open the new season with God of Carnage on June 26. Featuring the Guthrie Theatres
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Its not hard to figure out why Minnesota, the Land of 10,000 Lakes, is a popular summer destination for fun or fishing on the lakes. Unfortunately, the state also ranks high in the number of boating-related accidents. In 2011 there were 16 boating fatalities statewide, with 67 nonfatal boating accidents. National Safe Boating Week is a great time to refresh your knowledge on the states boating and safety laws and guidelines. Here are some tips to keep from becoming a boating accident statistic: TELL SOMEONE YOUR PLANS. Before you leave on a boating or fishing trip, let someone know where you are going and when you will return. STAY SEATED. In a small boat, resist the urge to stand up. If you must move around, keep your weight low and close to the center of the craft. WEAR A LIFE JACKET. Approved personal flotation devices (PFDs) are now stylish, comfortable and practical. Models are available for all ages and for various activities. Wearing your PFD is the best life insurance policy afloat. WATCH THE WEATHER. Obtain up-todate weather information from a radio or by watching the sky. (Most bad weather in Minnesota comes from the west or southwest.) If you are caught in rough weather, put on your PFD, keep low in your boat and head for the closest shore. In heavy waves, your boat handles best when you head into the waves at an angle. KNOW THE DANGERS OF HYPOTHERMIA. Hypothermia (below normal body temperature) is involved in as many as half of Minnesotas boating deaths each year. Cold water robs body heat 25 times faster than air of the same temperature, so if you capsize or fall out of your boat, immediately attempt to reboard your craft. Most small boats if overturned, can be righted and bailed out. In fact, modern small craft have built-in flotation that will support the weight of the occupants, even after capsizing or swamping. If you cant right the boat, climb on top and hang on. Wearing your PFD will help protect you from hypothermia by decreasing the amount of movement necessary to remain afloat, and helping insulate you from heat loss. BOOZE IS BAD NEWS! Alcohol is involved in about one third of all boating fatalities. Alcohol adversely affects vital body functions such as balance, coordination, vision and judgment. Combining the effects of cold water and alcohol can speed the onset
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MAY Saturday, May 5, 8 a.m. Chain of Lakes Triathlon Discovery Middle School, Alexandria This is a 600-yard swim, 13-mile bike run and a 2.8-mile run Sunday, May 6, 10 a.m. Walk MS Alexandria City Park Friday, May 11, 6 p.m. Lakes Area Endurance Fun Run, 5K Lakes Community Church Saturday, May 12, 8 a.m. Lakes Area Endurance Half-Marathon Alexandria YMCA Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series begins Big Ole Run 1K, 5K, 10K Big Ole statue Sunday, May 27, 8-10 a.m. Awake the Grapes 1 mile, 5K, 10K Carlos Creek Winery JUNE Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m. Lets Go Fishing Walk-A-Thon Alexandria City Park All proceeds go to the Lets Go Fishing organization Saturday, June 9, 8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series ORB-10 1K, 5K, 10K Voyager Elementary School Saturday, June 16, 9 a.m. Osakis 5K run Just Like Grandmas, Osakis Saturday, June 23 Alexandria Heart Walk Voyager Elementary School JULY Wednesday, July 4, 8 a.m. Shalom Lutheran Church 5K run Registration 7 a.m. Shalom Lutheran Church parking lot
Alexandria offers a wide variety of opportunities
walks to full-scale triathlons, its all here. Beginning with the Chain of Lakes Triathlon on May 5 a course that includes a 600-yard swim, a 13-mile bike ride and a 2.8-mile run to the Lakes Area Endurance Fun Run, 5K and half-marathon or the Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series that also includes a kids run, a 1K walk/run and 5K and 10K runs, theres a race just for you this summer. Check out our listings to see if theres something to interest you. Get out there and be active!
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22. View the exhibits at the Runestone Museum.
23. Rent a kayak and try a new

sport. Grab some new reading material from a bookstore before heading to the beach. Check out the music and nightlife at local clubs. Step back in time at the historical society.
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Attend an event at the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre.
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6.. Make plans for a return visit. 7. Watch the sun set. 8. Take an antiquing day trip. 9. Paddle a canoe along the shoreline of an unpopulated lake.
Walk the historic Silk Stocking district on Douglas and Cedar streets in Alexandria.
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18. View the Indian crafts at the

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27. Watch the ducks at Noonan

Park. Go for a bike ride on the Central Lakes Trail. Visit the Lady of the Hills near Millerville.
19. Explore the trails at Lake Carlos 20. Have lunch at a small town 21. Take in a matinee movie.
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MAY 2012 FRIDAY, MAY 4 6:30 p.m. Ole and Lenas Wedding dinner theater, First Congregational Church, Alexandria; (320) 763-3341. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Live music featuring Borderline at the Eagles, Alexandria. SATURDAY, MAY 5 8 a.m. Chain of Lakes Triathlon at Discovery Middle School, Alexandria. www.pickleevents. com/events/colt/. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Spring Arts and Crafts Show, Runestone Community Center, Alexandria. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Alexandria Model Railroad Assn. annual Train Show and Sale at Runestone Community Center, Alexandria; www.trainweb.org/amra. 2-6 p.m. Live music at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria, featuring Anthony Miltich; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com. 4-7:30 p.m. Run for the Roses fundraiser for Theatre LHomme Dieu at the Alexandria Golf Club. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at door, available at Bremer, Eldens Food Fair, Interlachen Inn; www.tlhd.org, (320) 846-3150. 6 p.m.-midnight Knights of Columbus Spring Fling fundraiser at Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria, featuring buffet, Father Jeff Comedy Hour, silent auction, raffle. 6:30 p.m. Ole and Lenas Wedding dinner theater, First Congregational Church, Alexandria; (320) 763-3341. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Live music featuring 57 Chevy at the Eagles, Alexandria. SUNDAY, MAY 6 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Pancake and sausage breakfast at the Masonic Lodge, Alexandria. Cost is $5 and includes drink. 10 a.m. Walk MS at Alexandria City Park; (612) 335-7933. 4 p.m. Ole and Lenas Wedding dinner theater, First Congregational Church, Alexandria; (320) 763-3341. 7 p.m. The Kingery Family presents a Music With a Vision concert at Alexandria Covenant Church. TUESDAY, MAY 8 4:30-7 p.m. Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Alexandria to host annual soup and salad supper. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for ages 5 to 12. 7-10 p.m. Live music at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria, featuring Uncle Willies Gut Bucket Blues. THURSDAY, MAY 10 7-10 p.m. Live music at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale featuring Funky Gumbo. FRIDAY, MAY 11 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Millerville Christian Women to hold garage/bake sale at the Millerville Parish Hall. 7:30 p.m. Central Lakes Concert Assn. presents Metales M5 brass group concert at Jefferson High School, Alexandria; (320) 762-1350, www.concertassociation.net/alexandriamn. 6 p.m. Lakes Area Endurance 5k and Family Fun Run followed by baked potato meal at Lake Community Church, Alexandria; www.active.com - search for Lakes Area Endurance.. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Live music featuring Whiskey Tango at the Eagles, Alexandria.
SATURDAY, MAY 12 Minnesota Fishing Opener. Runestone Community Center Garage Sale, Alexandria. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Millerville Christian Women to hold garage/bake sale at the Millerville Parish Hall. 8 a.m. Lakes Area Endurance Half Marathon at Alexandria YMCA; www.active.com - search for Lakes Area Endurance. 9-10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast, United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. East, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624. 2-6 p.m. Live music at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria, with Salty Dogs; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com. 7-10 p.m. Live music at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria, featuring Enterprise. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Live music featuring Whiskey Junction at the Eagles, Alexandria. SUNDAY, MAY 13 2-6 p.m. Mothers Day Aurora Wine Release at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com. 2-6 p.m. Live music at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria, featuring Pachoulli; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com. MONDAY, MAY 14 6:30 p.m. Great Decisions discussion series, Douglas County Library, Alexandria; www.greatdecisions.org. THURSDAY, MAY 17 7-10 p.m. Live music at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria, featuring Emergency Stop. FRIDAY, MAY 18 7:30-11:30 p.m. Terry Nelson plays at the Eagles, Alexandria. SATURDAY, MAY 19 8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series -Big Ole Run, 10K, 5K, 1K at Big Ole statue, Alexandria; www.zapevent.com - search for Holy Moly Ole Five. 2-6 p.m. Live music at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria, featuring Matt Velin (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com. 2 p.m. Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra presents Music at the Winery at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria. Tickets at the door; www.centrallakessymphony.org. 7-10 p.m. Live music at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria, featuring Tara Brueske. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tasz plays at the Eagles, Alexandria. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. THURSDAY, MAY 24 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 7637161. 7-10 p.m. Live music at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria, featuring Sound Idea.
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FRIDAY, MAY 25 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 2-4 p.m. Live music at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria, featuring Enterprise; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com. 6:30 a.m. Unity Foundation Mayors Prayer Breakfast at Broadway Ballroom, Alexandria. 7:30-11:30 p.m. Country Doctors plays at the Eagles, Alexandria. SATURDAY, MAY 26 Minnesota Bass fishing opener. Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 10 a.m. Habitat for Humanity 125-mile Motorcycle Ride starting at Apols Harley Davidson, Alexandria; (320) 762-4255. www.hfhdouglascounty.org. 2-6 p.m. Live music at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria, featuring Jeff James; (320) 846-5443, www.carloscreekwinery.com. 5 p.m. Awake the Lakes celebration at Big Ole Park, Alexandria; (320) 763-3161, www.alexandriamn.org. 7-10 p.m. Live music at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria, featuring Lisa Lynn. 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Southbound plays at the Eagles, Alexandria. SUNDAY, MAY 27 Alexandria Downtown Merchants Sidewalk Sales. 8-10 a.m. Awake the Grapes 10K, 5K, 1 mile at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria, presented by Alexandria Figure Skating Club and Alexandria Noontime Kiwanis; www.awakethe-grapes.com. 2-6 p.m. Live music at Carlos Creek Winery, Alexandria, featuring Matt Veline.
MONDAY, MAY 28 10 a.m. Osakis Memorial Day Parade and Service from Park Osagi to Lakeside Cemetery. TUESDAY, MAY 29 6-10 p.m. Beetles Beer and Brat Fest, Knute Nelson Ballpark, Alexandria; www.alexandriabeetles.com. THURSDAY, MAY 31 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 763-7161. 7-10 p.m. Live music at Sixth Avenue Wine and Ale, Alexandria, featuring Finestra. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Lets Go Fishing Walk-a-Thon at Alexandria City Park; www.lgfalexandria.com. MONDAY, JUNE 4 Noon-6:30 p.m. Duffers Delight Golf Tournament at Alexandria Golf Club; (320) 763-3161, www.alexandriamn.org. THURSDAY, JUNE 7 7 p.m. Red Willow Arts Coalition free Music on the Courthouse Lawn at Douglas County Courthouse, Alexandria; (320) 7637161. SATURDAY, JUNE 9 8 a.m. Holy Moly Ole Five Race Series ORB-10 Years Running, 10K, 5K, 1K at Voyager School, Alexandria; www.zapevent.com search for Holy Moly Ole Five. 9-10 a.m. Free sausage/pancake breakfast, United Methodist Church, 2210 6th Ave. E, Alexandria; (320) 763-4624.
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ou never know what future Major League Baseball AllStars might be playing on the local diamonds, and the Alexandria Beetles, in their 12th season, are no exception. If youre skeptical, just give a look at last years World Series champions, the St. Louis Cardinals. Starting in place of injured Matt Holliday was former Beetle standout Allen Craig, who made a name for himself on the big stage. Along with Craig, the Beetles team has seen plenty of its players continue on into the world of professional baseball. Notable former play-
ers who have gone on to play in professional baseball include: Jeremy Accardo (Giants/Blue Jays/Orioles), Carlos Muniz (Mets), Josh Newman (Rockies/Royals), Nick Hundley (Padres), Danny Worth (Tigers), Casey Coleman (Cubs) and Lucas Duda (Mets). A total of 30 former Northwoods League players were on 2012 opening day MLB rosters. The Beetles franchise began in 2001 and has been a mainstay of summer baseball in Alexandria at Knute Nelson Memorial Park, and each year, has experienced increased attendance, improving to a record high of more than 1,000 fans a night in 2011. In 2011, the Beetles enjoyed their most successful season, winning a franchise-record 44 games, the most in the Northwoods League in 2011. They used a league record-breaking second half to earn a spot in the NWL playoffs just the second time in team history. The league, which is made up of 16
teams around the Midwest, drew a total of 893,441 fans to their ballparks in 2010. Those fans are treated to betweeninning entertainment and some great baseball that features some of the best college players in the country. The Beetles offer fans the opportunity to not just watch these players, but to get to know them. Gates are opened to the field to let kids run the bases after every home game. Fans can get autographs from their favorite players and kids regularly interact with them near their dugout throughout the game. There is plenty of opportunity to catch the Beetles at Knute Nelson Memorial Field. They open the home portion of their schedule on May 30 with the first of a two-game homestand against Thunder Bay, followed by three games with Duluth. The Knute Nelson ballpark has been nestled in the neighborhood surrounding Elm Street and 5th Avenue since 1938. Knute Nelson has been used by a host of different baseball teams, and more than 120 games are played on the field each year. The field is named after a prominent politician and resident of Alexandria, Knute Nelson. Nelson was a U.S. Senator, governor of Minnesota, and a held a host of other political positions in his lifetime.
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St. Marys Catholic Church
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822 Douglas Street, 762-2196 Pastors: Marilee Bergerson & Greg Billberg Saturday Worship: 5:30pm Sunday Worship: 8:30am, 9:45am, 10:30am & 11:00am. 10:30am at Carlos State Park. 11:00am at City Park. Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays & opposite Saturdays. Radio Broadcast: 9:45am KXRA 1490AM
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605 Douglas Street, 763-5178 Pastors: Hans Dahl & David Wangaard Saturday: Worship with Holy Communion 6 :00pm Sunday: Worship Services 8:30am & 10:00am Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sundays Sunday Worship Radio Broadcast: 10:30am KXRZ-FM 99.3
2702 Hwy. 29 N, 762-5152 www.goodshepherd-LCMS.org Eric Van Scharrel, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 9:45am Holy Communion 1st & 2nd Sundays
3rd Ave. E. & Lake Street, 763-4842, zionluth@ zionalex.org, www.zionalex.org David Hinz, Senior Pastor Terry Finnern, Assistant Pastor WM. Moeller, Visitation Pastor Sunday Services: 8:00am & 10:00am. Holy Communion: 8:00am 1st & 3rd Sundays, 10:30am 2nd & 4th Sundays
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Catalyst Covenant Church
1401 So. McKay, 759-1800 (Woodland School) www.catalystcov.org Pastor: Steve Eng Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month
1751 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-5424 www.lakecommunity.org Ron Berget, Senior Pastor Melody Warren, Minister of Women Jeff Pankratz, Student Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00am Weekdays: Student Mentoring and Activity Groups June Vacation Bible School
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Fahlun Lutheran
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1310 N Nokomis NE, 763-5224 www.mylivingwaters.org Sam McKay, Lead Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:30am Wednesdays: Family night for kids, youth and adults at 6:30pm
Nelson, 762-0140 Barbara Lund Thompson, Pastor Sunday Worship: 9:00am
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Cornerstone Church
Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church,

Urbank Saturday Worship: 7:30pm
202 7th Ave. E, 762-1565 www.cornerstoneofalexandria.com Darryl Knappen, Pastor Sunday Worship: 10:00am Holy Communion 1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays
Shalom Lutheran
800 Co Rd 44 NW, 762-8641 www.shalomlutheran.org Grant Aaseng, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8:30am (traditional blended) 10:45am (contemporary)
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BLUE CHIP STUDENTS Dirck has instructed several individual state high school golf champions including three from the Alexandria area in the same year, as well as the Minnewaska girls golf team, which earned five consecutive team state championships BIG GOLF HONORS He was named the PGA teacher of the year in 2010, and in 2008 and 2011 was named the Ping fitter of the year. He has also been recognized as one of the top teachers in the state by Golf Digest magazine IN THE KNOW The golf academy will be open year-round for practice or training at the Geneva Golf Club, 4181 Geneva Golf Club Drive GET IN TOUCH For more information on the golf academy, www.genevagolfclub.com or call (320) 815-2227
ts all about the swing. Golf pro and well-known instructor Scott Dirck guided three state champions in the same year and nearly 20 golfers among the state rankings that same season, proving he knows his business and that knowledge is now available to everyone. After instructing area golfers from his home for several years, the new Scott Dircks Golf Academy has opened at the Geneva Golf Club in Alexandria and will serve as a year-round golf center that allows golfers to practice and train no matter what the weather brings. The 4,500-square-foot facility has seven hitting bays and a putting green inside, as well as an outside driving range. The bays are heated and the building is pressurized, so when the bay doors open, the wind doesnt blow in.
Some of the technology used during lessons includes Flightscope, a 3D Doppler Tracking Golf Radar system, which tracks the ball and club head through the golf swing, making it easier to analyze, and Tomi Putt, which records the putting stroke and gives solutions to fix it. Currently, Dirck is the only teacher, but the staff will be growing to encompass some of his past students, including three Colorado State golfers. He also provides club fitting services and gives individual golf lessons. Named the 2010 Minnesota Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Teacher of the Year, Dirck has served as assistant and head pro at various courses. He has also been named the North Central Region Ping Fitter of the Year several times. So if youre looking for some professional advice for your golf game, look no further than Scott Dircks Golf Academy.
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AREA PARKS
CITY PARKS ALEXANDRIA CITY PARK North Alexandria, 1 block west of Co Rd 42. Playground, picnic area, tennis courts, swimming beach, bathhouse and fishing pier. BIG OLE CENTRAL PARK North end of Broadway, Alexandria. Gazebo and parking area for the Central Lakes Trail. DEAN MELTON FILLMORE PARK Fillmore St. and 15th Ave West, Alexandria FRED FOSLIEN PARK In Victoria Heights, 2 blocks south of Hwy 27 off Knut St., Alexandria GENEVA CREST PARK West side of Lake Geneva, Alexandria. Hwy 27 East to Birch Ave., east on Basswood, two blocks east on Geneva Drive. GOOSE PARK Three blocks west of Broadway on 5th Ave. West, Alexandria LAKE AGNES PARK South shore of Lake Agnes along Co Rd 37 in Alexandria LAKE CONNIE PARK 7th Ave. East between Roosevelt and Spruce streets in Alexandria LAKEVIEW PARK Hwy 27 East and Birch Ave, Alexandria. Hwy 27 East to Birch Ave, west on Runestone Place, west on Lake Park Ave. LEGION PARK Broadway and 8th Ave. West, Alexandria MANOR HILLS PARK Hwy 29 North to Manor Drive, two blocks right on Springdale, Alexandria. MARTINS HOPE PARK 2nd Ave. across from Big Ole Central Park. NOONAN PARK Nokomis Street and 10th Ave., Alexandria. OAK KNOLL PARK Northeast side of Alexandria near McKay Ave. Hwy 29 North, right on McKay, left on Oak Knoll Drive.
Pack a picnic, take a walk, feed the ducks
hether youre looking forward to several days of camping or just want to stop for a picnic, Douglas County offers a variety of city, county and state parks perfect for your needs. Most of the communities in Douglas County maintain parks, many offering playground equipment and picnic areas. Theres even a park just for your pup! Most facilities are open year round for outdoor fun and recreation from hiking and walking to skiing and skating.
AREA PARKS
OSAGI PARK On Lake Street in Osakis. Picnic tables, shelter, restrooms, playground and lakeshore (no swimming area). POOCH PLAYLAND Dog park with fenced-in area. South end of Victor St, east side of Alexandria. RUNESTONE PARK Located about one mile east of Broadway in Alexandria on 6th Avenue East. COUNTY PARKS KENSINGTON RUNESTONE PARK 15 miles west of Alexandria, State Hwy 27. Where the Kensington Runestone was found. Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, heated building with kitchen facilities, softball field, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, playground, hiking trails, historic displays. LAKE BROPHY PARK West of Alexandria at the intersection of Co Roads 82 and 8. Picnic tables, charcoal grills, restroom, drinking water, playground, scenic views of Lake Brophy.
CHIPPEWA PARK Three miles north of Brandon on Co Rd 108. Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, restrooms with showers, drinking water, swimming beach (no lifeguard), playground, horseshoe pit, camping sites. CURT FELT MEMORIAL PARK North of Alexandria off Co Rd 42. Volleyball court, playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, softball field. SPRUCE HILL PARK North of Alexandria near Miltona. Hwy 29 to Co Rd. 5 east 5 miles. Picnic tables, shelters, charcoal grills, electricity, restrooms, drinking water, softball field, interpretive trail, hiking trails. STATE PARK LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK Near Carlos. Hwy 29 north from Alexandria, west on Co Rd 38 at sign. Left into park entrance. Permit is required. Hiking trails, cross-country ski trails, picnic tables, shelters, swimming beach, kids play area, camp sites, camper cabins, group camp, restrooms with showers, boat landing, amphitheater, equestrian area.
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The annual area fishing contest is undergoing some big changes for the 2012 season.Those who love fishing said they wanted to see more photos and we listened! Weve added an entirely new publication called Just Fish, which will be just that fish, fish and more fish. just Published twice a month, Just Fish will feature photos and information on the biggest catches from area lakes. You can find Just Fish on stands May 25. Monthly big fish will also be featured here in the Vacationer. Heres what youll need to know about this years fishing contest: The contest will run from the opening of the walleye and northern season in May and will end after Labor Day weekend. It has been expanded to include lakes in both Douglas and Pope counties. At the end of the summer, the largest fish in six different categories in both the Junior and Senior Divisions will receive a Just Fish fishing contest T-shirt and season winner certificate. There are two divisions: a junior division for those ages 16 and younger, and a senior division for those ages 17 and older. Each division has six categories walleye, northern, crappie, sunfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. Anglers can enter their fish at Christophersons Bait in Alexandria or Koeps Korner in Glenwood. Entry forms are available in both places and must be filled out completely and clearly or it will not qualify. Anglers must include their name, address, phone number, date the fish was caught, species of fish, size of fish, type of bait used, depth of water and name of the lake where the fish was caught. Fish entered in the contest must come from lakes inside or immediately bordering Douglas County. The Just Fish fishing contest encourages catch and release.
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Take your catch and stop by Christophersons Bait on 3rd Avenue in Alexandria, have your photo taken for the Vacationer, then fill out a fish slip to enter the contest. The contest ends after Labor Day weekend
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BE COURTEOUS All trail users should be respectful of each other, regardless of mode of travel, speed or skill level. RIGHT OF WAY Know the specific rules of your trail, which may be local, county, regional or state-controlled. In general, cyclists should yield to all other users. SIGNAL WHEN PASSING Bells are great to use when farther back, especially when followed by a greeting, Good morning, Ill be passing on your left side as you approach. Yelling On yer left while passing at full speed is not courteous or safe. PASS ON THE LEFT Just like a roadway, always pass trail users on the left side and only when it is safe and clear to do so. USE CAUTION AT CROSSINGS There are many types of trail crossings in Minnesota, and can be very dangerous when not paying full attention. Watch for signage and yield to cross traffic. If there are multiple lanes or blind spots, use extra caution. BE PREDICTABLE Trails can be great for training, but trails are for everyone. Never sacrifice your own or someone elses safety for convenience. On busy weekends and evenings, fast training may be best left to the road. Signal your intentions and be sensitive to others. USE LIGHTS AT NIGHT Some trails may be closed after dark. If open, a white headlight is required along with a rear red reflector. Red taillights are strongly recommended. Dark trails can require brighter lights to see hazards. DO NOT BLOCK THE TRAIL Group rides are fun, but dont take up more than your half of the trail. This often means riding single file on the trails. CLEAN UP LITTER Dont leave trash on the trail and pick up items (especially glass or other potentially hazardous debris) to make the trail a better place for everyone.
he Central Lakes Trail is a paved, biking and walking trail that spans Douglas County from Osakis through Evansville and on to Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County. The 55-mile-long trail, located on the old Burlington Northern rail line grade, connects the cities of Osakis, Nelson, Alexandria, Garfield, Brandon, Evansville and Melby in Douglas County. The trail head and parking area in Alexandria is located at the north end of Broadway in Big Ole Central Park. Other trail heads are available in the cities of Osakis, Garfield, Brandon
and Evansville. These trail heads include a parking area, portable restrooms and a trailside shelter. A bike shelter is also available along the trail about one and one-half miles east of Nelson. The Central Lakes Trail also connects to the Lake Wobegon trail, which runs from Osakis through Sauk Centre to St. Joseph. Together, they make the longest paved bike trail in the state. The Central Lakes Trail (www.centrallakestrail.com) is used as a snowmobile trail in the winter, however studs are not allowed.
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Public Beaches
LIFEGUARD-STAFFED LAKE LHOMME DIEU BEACH Alexandria. Take Highway 29 north of Alexandria to the beach. LAKE LATOKA BEACH Alexandria. County Road 82 west from Alexandria, south on County Road 90, then west on Latoka Beach Road. NON-LIFEGUARD-STAFFED LAKE OSAKIS BEACH Osakis. Located on East Lake Street. CITY PARK BEACH Alexandria. Lake Henry in the Alexandria City Park, one block west of County Road 42 (North Nokomis). ROTARY BEACH Alexandria. Located off County Road 42 between lakes LHomme Dieu and Carlos. LAKE CARLOS STATE PARK Carlos. Located about seven miles north of Alexandria off State Highway 29 and County Road 38.
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hat could be better on a hot summer day than a dip in the cool waters of a crystal blue lake! And in the land of 10,000 lakes, there are plenty of options for water lovers. Douglas County offers several options for public beaches, both lifeguard staffed and non-lifeguard-staffed. Cool and clean, bright and sparkling, the waters of the area lakes seem to call your name.
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AARON Size: 545 acres Depth: 16 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Shallow lake with sandy beaches Public access: Southeast end AGNES Size: 137 acres Depth: 31 feet Game fish: Pan fish, northern, bass, some walleye Features: Fishing pier in City Park, poor water quality Public access: Carry-in access from park on south side ANDREW Size: 946 acres Depth: 83 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Sandy beaches, popular recreational lake Public access: Southeast side from Co. Rd. 28 BROPHY Size: 289 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Near Alexandria, small, heavy aquatic vegetation Public access: Northwest shore off Co. Rd. 82 BURGEN Size: 184 acres Depth: 43 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass and walleye Features: Small, near Alexandria, steeply sloped shoreline Public access: North end of lake off Co. Rd. 23
CARLOS Size: 2,520 acres Depth: 163 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Access to chain of lakes, clear, deep Public access: North shore in state park, northeast shore near state park, west shore off Co. Rd. 11, east shore CHIPPEWA Size: 1,186 acres Depth: 95 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Deep lake Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 12 COWDRY Size: 238 acres Depth: 52 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, clear lake near Alexandria Public access: Northeast corner off Co. Rd. 82, west of Alexandria DARLING Size: 954 acres Depth: 62 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, largemouth bass, walleye Features: Water access to chain of lakes Public access: Access by water from Lake Carlos
DEVILS Size: 221 acres Depth: 35 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small, spring-fed lake Public access: North side of lake off Co. Rd. 7 GENEVA Size: 631 acres Depth: 63 feet Game fish: Largemouth bass, northern, pan fish, walleye Features: Pier on north end, access to chain of lakes Public access: North side, east side HENRY Size: 159 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, some bass Features: Near Alexandria, small, next to City Park Public access: Accessible by water from Agnes IDA Size: 4,289 acres Depth: 106 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish Features: Large, clear lake with sandy beaches Public access: North side, two accesses on east side IRENE Size: 630 acres Depth: 44 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Small lake near Miltona Public access: Northwest side, southeast side
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LATOKA Size: 776 acres Depth: 108 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Clear, deep, very good water quality Public access: North side, west side of south basin LHOMME DIEU Size: 1,744 acres Depth: 85 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, northern, pan fish Features: Access to chain of lakes, swimming beach Public access: Northwest side off Co. Rd. 42, northeast side off Co. Rd. 120 LOBSTER Size: 1,308 acres Depth: 65 feet Game fish: Northern, pan fish, walleye, bass, muskellunge Features: Many bays and points, heavy recreational use Public access: West end of lake off Co. Rd. 27 MAPLE Size: 815 acres Depth: 78 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Mostly shallow, excellent water quality Public access: Two accesses on north shore near Forada MARY Size: 2,371 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Large lake, popular fishing and recreational lake Public access: Northwest corner off State Hwy 27, southwest corner off Co. Rd. 4
MILL Size: 461 acres Depth: 40 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, moderately developed Public access: Southeast corner of the lake MILTONA Size: 5,838 acres Depth: 105 feet Game fish: Walleye, bass, northern, pan fish, muskellunge Features: Largest lake in the county, deep, diverse habitat Public access: North shore off Co. Rd. 14, northeast side off State Hwy. 29, township access on east side MOSES Size: 822 acres Depth: 32 feet Game fish: Walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish, northern Features: Clear water, moderately developed Public access: West side off Co. Rd. 16 OSAKIS Size: 6,270 acres Depth: 73 feet Game fish: Walleye, northern, pan fish, bass Features: Large lake with many bars and fishing structures Public access: South end in Osakis, west side off Co. Rd. 10, north end off Co. Rd. 10, east side
OSCAR Size: 1,040 acres Depth: 25 feet Game fish: Walleye, pan fish, northern, muskellunge Features: Infested with Eurasian water milfoil Public access: North side off of State Hwy. 27 RED ROCK Size: 708 acres Depth: 22 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Shallow Public access: East side of lake off Co. Rd. 1 SMITH Size: 575 acres Depth: 30 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, pan fish, largemouth bass Features: Spring-fed, diverse aquatic vegetation Public access: Northeast corner VICTORIA Size: 419 acres Depth: 60 feet Game fish: Northern, walleye, largemouth bass, pan fish Features: Long, narrow lake with access to Lake Geneva Public access: South end of lake off Co. Rd. 23 WINONA Size: 190 acres Depth: 9 feet Game fish: Bullhead, perch, crappie Features: Poor water quality, algal blooms, little fishing Public access: City-owned, carry-in access
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22. View the exhibits at the Runestone Museum.

23. Rent a kayak and try a new

Attend an event at the Alexandria Area Arts Association Theatre.

5.. Race go-karts or bumper boats at

18. View the Indian crafts at the

27. Watch the ducks at Noonan

10. Go water-skiing. 11. Take in a play at Theatre

30. Take a scenic drive around

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